Company Seeks Federal Approval to Grow Marijuana for Research
Published Date: 11/2/2026
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Summary
AJNA Biosciences wants to become a big-time producer of marijuana and related substances for research and clinical trials. This means they’ll grow and handle these controlled substances under strict rules, helping science move forward. If you have thoughts or objections, you’ve got until January 4, 2027, to speak up!
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AJNA applied to bulk-manufacture marijuana
On September 30, 2026, AJNA Biosciences applied to be registered to bulk manufacture marihuana extract (code 7350), marihuana (code 7360), and tetrahydrocannabinols (code 7370), all Schedule I. The company says it will cultivate whole-plant marihuana to support internal research, clinical trials, and analytical purposes and to distribute for sale to customers; no other activities for these drug codes would be authorized under this registration. Interested parties may submit comments, objections, or requests for a hearing on or before January 4, 2027.
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